The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.

U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions about his response to the violence, injuries and deaths at the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville as he talks to the media in the lobby of Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, U.S., August 15, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

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@realDonaldTrump :

- Homeland Security and law enforcement are on alert & closely watching for any sign of trouble. Our borders are far tougher than ever before! [0831 EDT]

- The Obstructionist Democrats make Security for our country very difficult. They use the courts and associated delay at all times. Must stop! [0855 EDT]

- Radical Islamic Terrorism must be stopped by whatever means necessary! The courts must give us back our protective rights. Have to be tough! [0906 EDT]

- Heading to Camp David for major meeting on National Security, the Border and the Military (which we are rapidly building to strongest ever). [1009 EDT]

- I have directed that U.S. Cyber Command be elevated to the status of a Unified Combatant Command focused on....cont: [bit.ly/2vPIlR8][1128 EDT]